Background

Named after an island flooded under the waters of the Guntersville Reservoir in northeastern Alabama.

Named by Marion Heimlich.

Sorting Criteria

Fine brushing on shell-tempered pottery.

Vessel forms are bowls and jars with incurving rims.

Chronological Range

Historic.

Geographical Range

Northeastern Alabama.

It is uncertain if this type is found in northwestern Georgia.

References

Heimlich 1952:28.

Morrell 1965:29, 32.

DeJarnette and Hansen 1960:39.